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Contributors to Discoveries of the Actinide Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides information about Stanley G. Thompson and Glenn T. Seaborg, both of whom contributed to the discovery of berkelium and californium of the actinide series. Very comprehensive site.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Lanthanides and Actinides

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes electron configurations of lanthanides and actinides and uses of lanthanides and actinides.
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Lanl: The Actinide Research Quarterly

For Students 9th - 10th
This is "The Actinide Research Quarterly", a publication about current research of the actinide metals and nuclear materials technology by Los Alamos National Laboratory. Very detailed information.
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Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Actinide Series of Metals

For Students 5th - 9th
Take a look at the actinide series comprised of all radioactive elements on the periodic table.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Lanthanides and Actinides

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the lanthanides and actinides of the periodic table. Find out which elements are in this group. properties, similarities, and other facts on this site.